I am a versatile musician with extensive experience in original composition, concert piano performance, and precise transcription. I bring a disciplined ear and deep musicianship to every project, collaborating closely with directors and project managers to tailor scores for diverse multimedia formats. My work spans scoring for short films, feature films, audio dramas, and synchronized media, and I enjoy shaping music that enhances storytelling. I also teach piano and composition, designing engaging, personalized lesson plans for students ages 6 and up, and I continually explore orchestration, DAW workflows, and sound design to expand my creative toolbox.

Daniel McIntyre

I am a versatile musician with extensive experience in original composition, concert piano performance, and precise transcription. I bring a disciplined ear and deep musicianship to every project, collaborating closely with directors and project managers to tailor scores for diverse multimedia formats. My work spans scoring for short films, feature films, audio dramas, and synchronized media, and I enjoy shaping music that enhances storytelling. I also teach piano and composition, designing engaging, personalized lesson plans for students ages 6 and up, and I continually explore orchestration, DAW workflows, and sound design to expand my creative toolbox.

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I am a versatile musician with extensive experience in original composition, concert piano performance, and precise transcription. I bring a disciplined ear and deep musicianship to every project, collaborating closely with directors and project managers to tailor scores for diverse multimedia formats. My work spans scoring for short films, feature films, audio dramas, and synchronized media, and I enjoy shaping music that enhances storytelling.

I also teach piano and composition, designing engaging, personalized lesson plans for students ages 6 and up, and I continually explore orchestration, DAW workflows, and sound design to expand my creative toolbox.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Composer at Maestro Music, LLC.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Compose original music for diverse multimedia formats, including short films, feature films, audio dramas, and sync projects. Collaborate closely with directors and project managers to deliver tailored scores. Additional work includes creating music for sync licensing in commercials, trailers, and television.
Private Instructor at The Purple Piano
April 1, 2023 - Present
Provide private instruction in piano and composition for students ages 6 and up. Design engaging, personalized lesson plans to develop technical proficiency and creative expression.
Selected Participant at Fusion Film Scoring Workshop
November 30, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Selected through internal competition to attend an intensive scoring workshop in Thessaloniki, Greece. Received training and mentorship from leading professionals in film and television, including Fredi Devas (Plant Earth II). Gained practical industry knowledge, technical scoring skills, and creative approaches to composing music.
Composer at Berlin International Film Scoring Competition
January 1, 2025 - Present
Scored an epic orchestral soundtrack with electronic elements, balancing sci‑fi intensity and whimsical textures for The Rise and Fall of Globosome (2025).
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created a fantasy-inspired orchestral score conveying a wide emotional range through dynamic thematic writing for Spring Short Film (2024).
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composed an atmospheric, horror-influenced score using extended techniques and experimental sound design for Shopping Trip (2024).
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote an intimate and emotional score for piano and strings for Shift (2024).
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote an intimate and emotional score for piano and strings for Whispers of Lumina – Trailer (2024).
Lead Composer at Maestro Music, LLC.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Compose original music for diverse multimedia formats (short films, feature films, audio dramas, and sync projects). Collaborate with directors and project managers to deliver tailored scores. Additional work includes creating music for sync licensing in commercials, trailers, and television.
Private Instructor at The Purple Piano
April 1, 2023 - Present
Provide private instruction in piano and composition for students ages 6 and up. Design engaging, personalized lesson plans to develop technical proficiency and creative expression.
Selected Participant at Fusion Film Scoring Workshop
November 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Selected through internal competition to attend an intensive scoring workshop in Thessaloniki, Greece. Received training and mentorship from leading professionals in film and television, including Fredi Devas. Gained practical industry knowledge, technical scoring skills, and creative approaches to composing music.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Spring – Short Film: Created a fantastical, orchestral score conveying a wide emotional range through dynamic thematic writing.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Shopping Trip – Short Film: Composed an atmospheric, horror-influenced score using extended techniques and experimental sound design.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Shift – Short Film: Wrote an intimate and emotional score for piano and strings.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
December 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Whispers of Lumina – Trailer: Wrote an intimate and emotional score for piano and strings.
Lead Composer at Maestro Music, LLC.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Compose original music for diverse multimedia formats, including short films, feature films, audio dramas, and sync projects. Collaborate closely with directors and project managers to deliver carefully tailored scores. Additional work includes creating music for sync licensing in commercials, trailers, and television.
Private Instructor at The Purple Piano
April 1, 2023 - Present
Provide private instruction in piano and composition for students ages 6 and up. Design engaging, personalized lesson plans to develop both technical proficiency and creative expression.
Selected Participant – Film Scoring Workshop at Fusion Film Scoring Workshop
November 30, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Selected through internal competition to attend an intensive scoring workshop in Thessaloniki, Greece. Received training and mentorship from leading professionals in film and television, including Fredi Devas (Plant Earth II). Gained practical industry knowledge, technical scoring skills, and creative approaches to composing music.
Composer at Berlin International Film Scoring Competition
January 1, 2025 - Present
The Rise and Fall of Globosome – Short Film: Scored an epic orchestral soundtrack with electronic elements, balancing sci-fi intensity and whimsical textures.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Spring – Short Film: Created a fantasy-inspired orchestral score conveying a wide emotional range through dynamic thematic writing.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Shopping Trip – Short Film: Composed an atmospheric, horror-influenced score using extended techniques and experimental sound design.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Shift – Short Film: Wrote an intimate and emotional score for piano and strings.
Composer at Indie Film Music Competition
January 1, 2024 - Present
Whispers of Lumina – Trailer: Wrote an intimate and emotional score for piano and strings.
Lead Composer at Maestro Music
January 1, 2023 - Present
Compose original music for diverse multimedia formats, collaborating closely with directors and project managers to deliver carefully tailored scores; create music for licensing in commercials, trailers, and television, and transcribe music for piano and orchestra.

Education

Master of Music at University of Colorado, Boulder
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Music at West Chester University, PA
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Master of Music at University of Colorado, Boulder
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Music at West Chester University, PA
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Master of Music at University of Colorado, Boulder
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Music at West Chester University
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Master of Music at University of Colorado, Boulder
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Music at West Chester University, PA
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services